Location & Surroundings
Basantapur is a historical fourth-order administrative division in Nepal, at 1,573 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Amargadhi, 20 km to the southeast. The national capital Kathmandu is about 510 km to the east. The nearest airport is Baitadi Airport, 5 km away.
Overview
Basantapur, Mahakali is human settlement in Nepal.
It is located in Baitadi District, Nepal.
Basic Data
- Country Nepal
- Located in Baitadi District
- Type historical fourth-order administrative division (ADM4H)
- a former fourth-order administrative division
Geography
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Coordinates
29° 28' 2" N, 80° 30' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 1573 m
- Timezone Asia/Kathmandu
- Time Shift GMT 5.75 (DST 5.75)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 374 p/km²
- Built-up 0.7%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Rupee (NPR)
- Phone Prefix +977
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 20:33
- Sunrise 06:31
- Sunset 17:41
- Day length 11 h 10 min
Weather in Basantapur
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Basantapur, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.3 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.3 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 12.8 to 24.3 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 467 W/m2.
Temperature
24.3 C
Wind
1.3 m/s NW (299 deg)
Humidity
23 %
Pressure
1,017.2 hPa
Clouds
55 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 24.3 | 1.3 | 299 | 23 | 1,017.2 | - / 0.00 | 55 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 15.9 | 1.1 | 156 | 57 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 466.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 13.1 | 2.1 | 81 | 59 | 1,018.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 12.8 | 1.4 | 75 | 56 | 1,018.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.5 | 1.9 | 249 | 38 | 1,017.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 327.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 14.6 | 1.7 | 187 | 73 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 59 | 421.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 11.3 | 1.2 | 107 | 92 | 1,020.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 52 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 10.4 | 1.2 | 69 | 85 | 1,018.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 62 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 19.3 | 2.0 | 230 | 54 | 1,018.7 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 92 | 259.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 12.8 | 1.0 | 85 | 96 | 1,019.1 | 4.47 / 4.50 | 100 | 128.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 12.7 | 1.0 | 96 | 96 | 1,020.3 | 0.00 / 3.39 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 11.4 | 1.5 | 100 | 96 | 1,020.6 | 0.00 / 2.67 | 73 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 21.0 | 1.4 | 239 | 55 | 1,019.2 | 0.00 / 0.13 | 2 | 319.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-28 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Basantapur?
Now 24.3 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.3 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 12.8 to 24.3 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 467 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Basantapur today?
Sunrise around 06:31 and sunset around 17:41 (local time). Day length about 11h 10m.
What is the local time in Basantapur?
Local time is 20:33. Time zone: Asia/Kathmandu (UTC+05:45).
What type of place is Basantapur?
Basantapur is a historical fourth-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Basantapur?
DEM 1,573 m.
Where is Basantapur located?
It is at 29.46730, 80.50000 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Basantapur in?
It is in Nepal.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry
- Wikipedia (EN) Wikipedia (EN)